Professional Development Program Nominations (2018-19)

To: Deans, Directors, Department Chairs and Administrative OfficersRe: Professional Development Program Nominations (2018-19)

Dear Colleagues:

I am writing to encourage nominations for members of your staff to participate in our annual Professional Development Program (PDP). As we plan for the future, it is important to build management competencies, implement strategies to transfer institutional knowledge, and expand career growth opportunities for UCLA’s diverse workforce.

As one of our most successful career development programs, PDP is beginning its 24th year. The program assists the University in the development and retention of a highly skilled, diverse, and motivated professional staff. The program has a demonstrated record of enhancing skills, strengthening institutional loyalty, and broadening participants' knowledge of University affairs.

The program features several components, including advanced skills training, mentoring, coaching, networking, and career assessment. Participants work with department sponsors on special projects of importance to UCLA, enabling them to demonstrate professional skills to campus leaders. Staff members at PSS Grades 2 - 6 and equivalent Programmer/Analyst levels are eligible to participate and must receive departmental endorsement.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is March 23, 2018, and the program begins in August, 2018. Online applications, as well as a PDP ebrochure, are available on Human Resources’ Professional Development Program web page.

If you have any questions about PDP, contact Julia Sanchez, Manager—Training and Professional Development at extension 4-0853, or via email at [email protected].

Please join us in this opportunity to develop UCLA’s staff leaders for the future.